John Gates Elem School
Aurora, IL · Aurora East USD 131 · Grades K - 5
1,978th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 6%▼ Declining
John Gates Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks John Gates Elem School 1,978th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 6% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 12th in 2019 to 6th in 2025 — declining.
John Gates Elem School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
John Gates Elem School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 430 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 91.8% | 94.9% | ▲ 3.1 pts | |
| Black | 3.1% | 2.8% | ▼ 0.3 pts | |
| White | 2.4% | 1.2% | ▼ 1.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.8% | 0.5% | ▼ 1.3 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.9% | 0.5% | ▼ 0.4 pts |
Homes near John Gates Elem School
Typical home value $253K in zip 60505 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near John Gates Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1W S Beaupre Elem SchoolAurora East USD 131 · 0.8 mi away2,016th of 2,105
ELA 17% · Math 12% - 1G N Dieterich Elem SchoolAurora East USD 131 · 0.8 mi away2,065th of 2,105
ELA 14% · Math 9% - 1Olney C Allen Elem SchoolAurora East USD 131 · 1 mi away1,928th of 2,105
ELA 21% · Math 13% - 1C M Bardwell Elem SchoolAurora East USD 131 · 1 mi away2,040th of 2,105
ELA 18% · Math 8% - 1Edna Rollins Elem SchoolAurora East USD 131 · 1.1 mi away1,924th of 2,105
ELA 20% · Math 14% - 1L D Brady Elem SchoolAurora East USD 131 · 1.3 mi away2,047th of 2,105
ELA 13% · Math 13% - 1Rose E Krug Elem SchoolAurora East USD 131 · 1.4 mi away1,954th of 2,105
ELA 19% · Math 13% - 2Oak Park Elem SchoolAurora East USD 131 · 1.7 mi away1,844th of 2,105
ELA 25% · Math 15%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is John Gates Elem School in?
John Gates Elem School is part of the Aurora East USD 131 district in Aurora, Illinois.
Is John Gates Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks John Gates Elem School 1,978th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 6% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of John Gates Elem School?
Hispanic 95%, Black 3%, White 1% (430 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near John Gates Elem School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 60505 is $253K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.